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LOT 3069
Exceptional and Desirable Remington Model 1890 Single Action Army Revolver with Rare Blue Finish -
Serial no. 689, 44-40 WCF cal., 5 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, hard rubber grips. Remington only manufactured approximately 2,000 of these Model 1890 Single Action Army revolvers circa 1891-1894. The Model 1890 was
the successor to the Model 1875 and 1888 and was also intended to be the competitor of the Colt Single Action Army like its predecessors. Though they were arguably a higher quality revolver than their Colt competitor, their advantage in quality was not enough to overcome Colt’s head start in sales and superior marketing. This model is one of the most sought after of all of the Remington produced handguns. Old West lawmen and outlaws alike carried the Model 1890, and today the model is one of the most sought after of all of the Remington produced handguns. Offered here is an exceptional blued example that will be a standout piece in any Remington or Wild West collection. Finding a Model 1890 in outstanding condition is becoming increasingly difficult, especially considering only slightly more than 2,000 were produced and the model saw heavy use on the frontier. The top of the barrel is marked “REMINGTON ARMS CO. ILION, N.Y.,” and “44 C.F.W” is marked on the left side of the frame just below the cylinder. The revolver has German silver blade front and frame notch rear sights, a lanyard stud and ring mounted on the butt and checkered hard rubber grips with the “RA” monogram at the tops. CONDITION: Extremely fine, retaining 70% original blue finish with smooth brown patina on the balance. The grips are excellent with a few handling marks and a few blemishes in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. A highly sought after Remington Model 1890 revolver with rare blue finish that will be a standout piece to any Remington or Wild West collection.
Provenance: The Gateway Collection.
72 Estimate: 18,000 - 25,000